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 Duration 7 hours

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Introduction to 6G: Strategic Vision and Operational Drivers

  • Historical progression from 1G through 6G, highlighting critical inflection points
  • Strategic imperatives: reduction of latency, capacity expansion, reliability assurance, and pervasive artificial intelligence
  • Projected development timeline and identification of key stakeholders

Transition from 5G to 6G: Structural Differences and Evolution

  • Operational constraints of 5G that 6G is designed to mitigate
  • Shift toward AI-native networks and the distribution of intelligence
  • Convergence of sensing, communication, and control systems

Foundational Enabling Technologies

  • Terahertz (THz) communications and associated propagation challenges
  • Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and next-generation antenna systems
  • Advancement of Massive MIMO, full-duplex radio capabilities, and photonics integration
  • Network AI, distributed learning models, and intent-driven orchestration

Spectrum Allocation, Standardization, and Regulatory Frameworks

  • Spectrum requirements for 6G and issues related to international coordination
  • Roles of standardization bodies, research initiatives, and the public–private partnership
  • Regulatory considerations regarding privacy, spectral coexistence, and public safety

System Architectures and Cloud-Native Network Design

  • Edge, fog, and cloud continuum supporting 6G service delivery
  • Service-based architectures, network slicing, and programmable infrastructure
  • Interoperability standards for legacy and multi-cloud environments

Applied Use Cases and Sector-Specific Verticals

  • Extended reality (XR), holographic communications, and immersive collaborative workflows
  • Industry 4.0, digital twins, and the tactile internet within manufacturing contexts
  • Autonomous systems, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and mission-critical mobility
  • Smart city infrastructure, healthcare services, and environmental monitoring applications

Security, Privacy, and Ethical Governance

  • Threat modeling for ultra-connected systems and mitigation of supply-chain vulnerabilities
  • Data governance, privacy-preserving communication protocols, and trust frameworks
  • Ethical and societal impacts associated with pervasive sensing and AI deployment

Deployment Challenges and Strategic Business Impact

  • Infrastructure capital investment, business model viability, and total cost of ownership
  • Interoperability standards, vendor ecosystem dynamics, and mitigation of lock-in risks
  • Workforce skills development, organizational readiness, and change management

Workshop: Assessing Organizational 6G Readiness and Strategic Planning

  • Identification of priority use cases and potential pilot opportunities
  • Evaluation of gaps in infrastructure, workforce capabilities, and data maturity
  • Development of a 6–18 month pilot strategy and stakeholder engagement plan

Summary and Recommended Action Steps

Requirements

  • Proficiency with fundamental networking and telecommunications concepts
  • Interest in technology strategy, policy formulation, or digital transformation
  • Ability to interpret technical summaries and assess their business implications

Target Audience

  • IT professionals and network planners
  • Policymakers, regulators, and public sector officials
  • Enterprise leaders and sponsors of digital transformation initiatives

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